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Nachos vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Mixed nuts

  • Mixed nuts are higher than Nachos in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Iron, and Zinc.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily Copper needs 94% more than Nachos.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +248%
Contains more Magnesium +445.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +290.7%
Contains more Copper +1317.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +294.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +248%
Contains more Magnesium +445.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +290.7%
Contains more Copper +1317.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +294.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
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Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +730%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +730%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Water +1698.1%
Contains more Protein +363.9%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Other +54%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +65.8%
Contains more Water +1698.1%
Contains more Protein +363.9%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Other +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.9%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +574.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +683%
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +574.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +683%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 14.05g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 21.5g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 34.91g 21.05g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 28.33g 4.2g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 4.15g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 63mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 0.75mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 42mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 198mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 362mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 313mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.86mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.064mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.187mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 8.6µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 21IU 3IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 10µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.7µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.156mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.521mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.156mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.094mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.25mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.135mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.055g Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 2.173g 8.711g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.082g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Mixed nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Nachos
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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